Gold Star Family DENIEND Because IRAN Conflict Not Considered "a War" (09/04/2026)

Gold Star Family DENIEND Because IRAN Conflict Not Considered "a War" (09/04/2026)

September 4, 2026 · 1h 51m

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Libby Klinner discusses the denial of combat-pay-related benefits for Gold Star families due to the lack of a formal war declaration with Iran.

Libby Klinner, widow of Maj. Alex Klinner of Trussville, Alabama — one of six airmen killed when a KC-135 crashed in western Iraq on 12 March during Operation Epic Fury — says a casualty assistance officer told her the family could not get combat-pay-related benefits because war with Iran was never formally declared. The Air Force has opened an audit... Join the 99% App!! https://www.theantiheroapp.com/signin Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/TheAntiheroBroadcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Check out our sponsors!! Venjenz (promo code "ANTIHERO" for 15% off!) https://venjenz.com/ Crave Creatine Gummies (promo code ANTIHERO15 for 15% off!!) https://trycrave.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Places: Trussville, Alabama, Iran

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